Title: Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure Family-friendly holiday home in Les Sables-d'Olonne ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99790700/99790624/bf314bd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99790700/99790624/fe916d29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99790700/99790624/1c03ae5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99790700/99790624/de9fdd29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99800000/99790700/99790624/debf1c26.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Take advantage of a garden, a playground and laundry facilities at Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8915 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure Family-friendly holiday home in Les Sables-d'Olonne Laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues are available at this holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include free WiFi and a dining area. Guest accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the ocean ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 915 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34070000/34064700/34064692/c8531779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House with courtyard, 200 m from the Remblai and 3 minutes from Les Sables town center on foot! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 851940028545B ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.50976%2C-1.80757&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kelda4WxhM5e0jL1MYq1qDalYsQ=) Les Sables-d'Olonne, Vendée #### What's nearby - Les Salines - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Port Olona - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Piscine du Remblai - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles - Les Sables d'Olonne Beach - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles - Casino JOA des Sables d'Olonne - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles #### Getting around - Les Sables-d'Olonne Station - 8 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Loulou Côte Sauvage - ‬4 min drive - ‪Havana - ‬7 min drive - ‪Le Bouche à Oreille - ‬6 min drive - ‪Le Cabestan - ‬6 min drive - ‪Le P'tit Phare - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure located? > This family-friendly Les Sables-d'Olonne holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Plage des Pierres Noires and Les Salines. Bay of Biscay and Port Olona are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Maison Bord DE MER 3 Chambres Avec Jardin ET Cuisine Exterieure Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### PHILIPPE T. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacances avec petits enfants Très bon séjour ensoleillé et au calme dans hébergement bien agencé. ##### PHILIPPE T. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ludivine C. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Voyage familial La maison est fonctionnel et agréable, formelle au photo et au descriptif. ##### Ludivine C. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Amandine L. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### février ensoleillé au bord de l’océan L’emplacement de la maison est parfait pour la proximité de l’océan et des longues balades dans les dunes à travers les pinèdes. Un séjour au calme, reposant. ##### Amandine L. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frédéric M. 24 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Les Sables Un bon sejour, le lieu est agréable et bien agencé. Un jardin conviviale avec son coin salon et sa terasse. Une maison tranquille et proche des plages et des commerces. Nous sommes ravis. ##### Frédéric M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Élodie C. 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Séjour parfait Super logement, confortable, jolie décoration, logement très bien équipé. Tres bien situé ##### Élodie C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David S. 21 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Travelling down to Bergerac Stayed for 2 nights. Property good location good, would be excellent for children. The only downside was we missed the bit about bedding, it was our fault but it did not say anything on the booking on the site. ##### David S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie B. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Escapade familiale Maison idéal pour 2 couples et 4 jeunes enfants . Nos ados étaient un peu grands pour les lits superposés mais ils sont habitués ! Jardin génial. Proximité de la plage à vélo : un bonheur Super U à 1km très pratique également ! ##### Melanie B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### ac b. 23 Feb 2025 Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, location #### Bien agencé dans un quartier calme malgré difficultés de stationnement et surveillance des voisins Nous avons apprécié la décoration, l'agencement des pièces, la vaisselle, les literies, le jardin malgré le fait que le mobilier de jardin était rangé dans le cabanon. Nous regrettons les véhicules des voisins stationnés sur la voirie opposée et occasionnant des manœuvres compliquées pour notre minibus. Les balais et aspirateurs nécessitent d'être changés. Pas de lecteur DVD. ##### ac b. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aurélie B. 2 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy ##### Aurélie B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stéphanie A. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Week end Top ##### Stéphanie A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire L. 24 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Maison très agréable Maison très agréable pour y séjourner entre amis ou en famille. L’extérieur de la maison est très bien aménagé et très agréable pour profiter du beau temps. À quelques minutes à pied de la plage. Christelle est réactive, arrangeante, et veille à ce que le séjour se passe bien. ##### Claire L. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bernard c. 2 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### maison de vacances agreable a vivre propre et fonctionnelle bien equipee. le grand plus c est un jardin en partie arriere securise pour les enfants car sans sortie sur la route. jardin bien équipé avec tobogan et balancoire et terrain de boules sans parler pour les adultes des bains de soleil et terrasse pour dejeuner. appréciable pour le confort de la famille. 2 salles de douches et toilettes. une belle buanderie toujours utile . bref pas de bling bling. rien que du pratique pour faciliter le repos en vacances et de l espace pour etre zen en famille . calme proche de la plage sauvage . les proprietaires en plus sont charmants mon 2 eme sejour ici . ##### bernard c. Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie L. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend au top Weekend avec des amis et nos enfants au top. Logement très agréable, les 2 salles de bain et WC sont appréciables. Grâce à la météo nous avons pu profiter de l'extérieur, petit salon, rang de boules et balançoire. Et bien sûr proximité de la mer. Nous recommandons fortement ce logement. ##### Julie L. 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